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  • Reading and Discussion–Night in the American Village by Akemi Johnson

    Jan 25, 2020

    FREE Join Akemi Johnson as she reads from her debut book Night in the American Village, a beautifully written examination of the complex relationship between the women living near US military bases in Okinawa and the servicemen stationed there. Reading will be followed by a conversation with historian Lily Welty Tamai. Book signing to follow. This program is free in conjunction with the SoCal Museums Fre...

  • 13th Annual Museums Free-for-All

    Feb 02, 2019

    FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY In an effort to make museums available to the broadest possible audience, JANM joins with more than 30 other regional museums in offering free admission on this day. Please note that RSVPs are strongly encouraged at the link below. Those who RSVP and show their ticket at JANM on Free-for-All day will be entered into a drawing for a one-year JANM family/dual level membership. ...

  • 5th Annual Kokoro Craft Boutique

    Oct 05, 2013

    Enjoy the popular showcase of unique, handcrafted merchandise. Proceeds to benefit JANM’s educational programs. Free Boutique admission; free Museum admission with a $10 minimum Boutique purchase plus discounts at participating Little Tokyo restaurants (October 5 only).

  • Member Appreciation Days

    Nov 25, 2011 - Nov 27, 2011

    Members receive 20% discount in the Museum Store & janmstore.com. Plus, free admission & 20% store discounts at 19 other Southland institutions! See more info & a list of participating institutions >>

  • 2011 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction

    Apr 16, 2011

    Saturday, April 16, 2011 JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE Los Angeles, California The Japanese American National Museum’s 2011 Gala Dinner & Silent Auction will be held at the dazzling new JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live. The Gala Dinner is one of the Japanese American community's most special annual events, drawing more than 1,100 people in celebration. The 2011 Dinner will highlight the Museum's wor...

  • Glorious Excess (Dies)

    Aug 30, 2009 - Oct 04, 2009

    Following his highly-successful 2008 show, Glorious Excess (Born), Mike Shinoda returns to the National Museum to unveil his latest collection of paintings and digital works. Larger, broader, and more sensational than before, Glorious Excess (Dies) is the next chapter in his series exploring society’s obsession with celebrity culture, consumer addiction, and fascination with excess. Shinoda’s new works continue to...

  • 1st & Central Summer Concerts: Okinawan Folk / Hawaiian / Taiko

    Jul 20, 2006

    FREE 6:30 PM 1st & Central Summer Concerts at the Japanese American National Museum presents Haruo Ishihara Okinawan Folk Ensemble Hawaii Music by Moana Zenshuji Zendeko Taiko The Japanese American National Museum's summer outdoor series continues with music from Okinawa, Hawaii, and the Continental United States. This free concert promises to be a great evening for families of all ages under the stars in Litt...

  • Tanaka Photo Studio: Family, Tradition, Business, and Community Before WWII—Photos

    Click through the photo galleries below to see a selection of photographs taken by Tanaka Photo Studio. See the joy, sorrow, celebrations, traditions, and businesses expressed through the lives of Japanese Americans before World War II. After clicking on a photo, you can zoom in for a closer look. For those who have visited or live in Los Angeles, you will see the connection between the past and present through tradi...

  • PODCAST: Japanese America

    Japanese America Welcome to Japanese America, JANM’s new podcast that explores unique experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Japanese Americans and illuminates their contributions to the mosaic of American life. From historical milestones to contemporary perspectives, join cohosts Michelle MaliZaki and Koji Steven Sakai on an insightful journey through JANM’s collection that showcases a diverse community tha...

  • Before They Were Heroes: Sus Ito’s World War II Images—Sus Ito

    Note: During this interview, Sus Ito misidentified the camera he took with him during his service. It was, in fact, an Agfa camera, not an Argus. Biography Susumu “Sus” Ito was born in 1919 in Stockton, California, to Japanese immigrants, Sohei and Hisayo Ito. Like many other Japanese American families in their community, the Itos worked as tenant farmers, sharecropping to harvest celery, beets, and as...